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State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Communication, Senator the Hon. Abka Fitz Henley.
State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Communication, Senator the Hon. Abka Fitz Henley.

30-Year Low in Murders Proof of Govt’s Commitment to Creating Safer Society- Senator Fitz-Henley

Government Senator, Hon. Abka Fitz Henley, says the progress made in crime fighting, with the country on course to achieve a 30-year low in murders, is evidence of Government’s commitment to creating a safer and more secure country. He said...
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second left), presents the award for the top police station in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area Five for 2025 to Brown’s Hall Station Commander, Sergeant Natoya Mighty (second right), accompanied by Constable Kevaughnie Nelson. Looking on is Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) member,Vivette Miller. The award was among several presented during the PCOA’s annual Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition awards ceremony, held Thursday (December 18) at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second left), presents the award for the top police station in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area Five for 2025 to Brown’s Hall Station Commander, Sergeant Natoya Mighty (second right), accompanied by Constable Kevaughnie Nelson. Looking on is Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) member,Vivette Miller. The award was among several presented during the PCOA’s annual Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition awards ceremony, held Thursday (December 18) at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

Brown’s Hall Police Station Named JCF Area Five’s Top Performer In 2025 By PCOA
Custos of Clarendon and Juici Patties Director, Hon. Edith Chin (fourth left), and Director at Continental Baking Company, Craig Hendrickson (third right), hand over cheques totalling $2 million to Head of Operations for the Clarendon Police, Superintendent Anton-Gur Cardoza (fourth right), towards the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Shop With a Cop initiative. Members of the JCF, Juici Patties staff and other stakeholders share in the occasion. The presentation took place on Monday (December 15) at the Verandah, located at Juici Empowerment Park in Clarendon.
Custos of Clarendon and Juici Patties Director, Hon. Edith Chin (fourth left), and Director at Continental Baking Company, Craig Hendrickson (third right), hand over cheques totalling $2 million to Head of Operations for the Clarendon Police, Superintendent Anton-Gur Cardoza (fourth right), towards the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Shop With a Cop initiative. Members of the JCF, Juici Patties staff and other stakeholders share in the occasion. The presentation took place on Monday (December 15) at the Verandah, located at Juici Empowerment Park in Clarendon.

‘Shop With a Cop’ Initiative Gets $2 Million Boost
Commanding Officer of the Newport West Formation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon-Scott, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Commanding Officer of the Newport West Formation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon-Scott, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Newport West Police Urges Vigilance Against Motor-Vehicle Scams
Assistant Commissioner of Police, assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on December 8, about gun salutes during the holiday period.
Assistant Commissioner of Police, assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on December 8, about gun salutes during the holiday period.

Police Issues Warning Against Gun Salutes

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Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
National Security

JCF Ramps Up Public Safety Measures for Christmas Season

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be deploying rapid-response teams across major commercial hubs and high-traffic corridors to ensure public safety and security during the festive period. The activities of these teams will be buttressed by motorcycle patrols and JamaicaEye surveillance. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) assigned to the Strategic...
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Head of the Constabulary Communications Network, Senior Superintendent of Police, Dahlia Garrick, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.
National Security

Parents Urged to Ensure Children’s Safety During Christmas Holiday

Parents are being urged to pay keen attention to their children during the upcoming Christmas holiday period, particularly in communities severely impacted by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The call, from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), comes against the background of the displacement of some families due to the hurricane. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Head of the...
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Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on December 8.
National SecurityTransport

Police Warn Against Obstructing Traffic

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to persons who obstruct the free flow of traffic in town centres, during the busy Christmas period. Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, said the Police will be clamping down on motorists who block...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on December 9.
National Security

Murders Continue to Decline

The number of murders continues to fall, with 632 homicides recorded as at December 8. The total is 463 fewer than the comparative period in 2024, representing a 42.5 per cent reduction and placing the country on course to record below 700 murders by year end. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, provided the latest statistics in the...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 9).
National Security

Over 1,000 Body-Worn Cameras to Be Acquired for the Jamaica Constabulary Force

Cabinet has approved the procurement of more than 1,000 body‑worn cameras for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 9). Dr. Holness noted that this procurement is the first in a series, with additional body‑worn cameras to follow. “Just to be clear to...
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National Coordinator, School Safety and Security Branch in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe (left), looks on as Principal, Haile Selassie High School, Anniona Jones (right) points out something of interest, during a break from a recent conflict resolution and gender-based violence training session at the school in Kingson. Head girl, Jecola Watson (second left) and head boy, Jaheim Pinnock, also observe.
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Students Benefit from Conflict Resolution and Gender-Based Violence Training

Scores of student leaders from Corporate Area high schools have benefited from training in conflict resolution and gender-based violence (GBV). The session, held recently at the Haile Selassie High School, aimed to sensitise the young people about the core concepts of GBV, including how to recognise, distinguish, and respond appropriately to its different forms and to empower them to be...
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Deputy Director of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Division (CTOC), Acting Senior Superintendent of Police, Victor Barrett, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on December 8 about investigations into real estate fraud.
National Security

JCF Investigating Reports of Real Estate Fraud Since Hurricane Melissa

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that it is actively investigating recent reports of real estate fraud being perpetrated against persons who have been impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on December 8, Deputy Director of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Division (CTOC), Acting Senior Superintendent of Police, Victor Barrett, noted that the reports are...
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